Teenagers on the Best Thing About Being Their Age
The best thing about being a teenager is … Fun and adventure.Though I am on the cusp of adulthood and leaving the safety of my childhood, I would never wish my age away. I am a 16-year-old teenage girl. I have slumber parties with my friends where we eat snacks and talk about boys and…
What Is the Most Wholesome Thing You’ve Seen Lately?
“Wholesome.” What do you think of when you see that word? What does it mean to you? Do you and your friends use it often? If so, what for? What are some things you would describe as wholesome?In “When Did ‘Wholesome’ Become a Gen Z Compliment?,” Sadiba Hasan writes about how young people are using…
What Is the Most Memorable Thing You Have Ever Lost or Found?
Do you notice things on the ground when you walk? Have you ever seen anything interesting, valuable or strange? Did you ever keep something that you found on the street? Conversely, have you ever lost something that was important to you? Did anyone try to return it? Look through the article’s photos of things people…
Is There Such a Thing as a ‘Useless’ College Major?
The essay begins: I have taught creative writing at Mississippi’s flagship university for over 20 years, and I’ve witnessed a powerful outcome: Students who master written and spoken communication can change the world.Which is why the educational trend focusing on student outcomes is so alarming. In September, Mississippi’s state auditor, Shad White, published a report,…
Can Laziness Be a Good Thing?
Do you ever sit around and do nothing — or nothing that is tied to a concrete outcome or goal?Do you often feel guilty for spending time resting, daydreaming or lazing about? Or are these important parts of your everyday life?In the guest essay “The Most Valuable Thing I Can Teach My Kid Is How…
